I AA S JANUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER
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Editors’ Note Festus Septian Yosafat and Eurike Junisha
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Special thanks to: Angga Prasetyo, Caleb Perez (Unsplash), Chris Liverani (Unsplash), ….
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What’s up in December? IAAS Africa, America, Asia Pasific, Europe, and MENA
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IAAS Opportunities Exchange Programs and Scholarships
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Humans of IAAS Florence Oberlin, Adam Bittner, Festus Septian Yosafat & Omar F…
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Call for Contributers Human s of IAAS, Scholarships, Monthly Reports, and Study Abroad
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Editor’s Note
Festus Septian Yosafat Global Vice President of Communication 2020/2021 What's up, FamilIAAS! Welcome to a new month. We hope you all having a great experience with IAAS. As a new month is coming, new ideas, new experiences, and new challenges await you. Thanks to all Communication Team in both the global and regional teams for making this newsletter reality. We hope you enjoy this newsletter to the fullest. Don't hesitate to share anything with us to ensure the diversity of our newsletter in the future. This is all I can say. We hope you all enjoy this newsletter. Best regards, Festus 3
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Editor’s Note
Eurike Junisha Networking Administration Officer 2020/2021
Dear FamilIAAS! We made it! I am surprised with all events that happened in the December last year! There are a lot of fun and you can read it all about every IAAS events and stories in here! New Year, New Features! I’m excited to introduce to you guys IAAS Opportunities and Humans of IAAS and Call for Contributions! You can just click some pictures and links and it will automatically directed to the links ;) . I will be waiting for your contributions for next month :D. Have fun and cheers to the new year! 4
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IAAS January 2021 Newsletter Food Security: Then and Now Build On Success by IAAS LC 5th December 2020, online (Live on UNUD IAAS Instagram)
In the advent of the COVID Pandemic, the framework of food security and its dynamics have changed remarkably. With the aim to arise from this adversity, authorities across the globe (National governments, International Bodies like UN, etc.) have molded their policies to tackle the problem accordingly. Comprehending various forms of actions undertaken paves away for youths to understand different degrees of food security needs in different countries. Conducting an event that emulates international conferences in a systematic way will certainly assist young people in the collective learning of this issue. Considering the restrictions following the threat of the ongoing pandemic and the huge impact it has had in the agricultural sector, it had been brainstorming to provide a platform where youths are educated, encouraged and energized. Fortunately, following the call for ‘Scientific Event’, a brainchild to conduct an International Conference was conceived. Taking into account the remarkable changes in Food Security and it’s dynamics, the conference was entitled ‘Global Food Status’.
5th December 2020, online (Bali, Indonesia)
IAAS LC Unud has successfully carried out the Building on Success 2020 event. Building on Success 2020 came up with the theme ‘Level Up Yourself Through Organizational Activities’ which was held on December 5th 2020. In this event, they had their speakers are Festus S. Yosafat (Vice President of Communication IAAS World), Rifa Naziihah (Regional Director of IAAS Asia-Pacific), Novi Arni Nurmades (Vice Director of Finance IAAS Indonesia), and Putu Kana Narayan (Vice Director of Partnership IAAS Indonesia). With the end of this event, that means the entire series of IAAS LC Unud 2020 recruitment processes has been completed.
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What’s up from IAAS Togo January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Zimbabwe
Perfect! Kindly receive greeting from Togo. Since Covid slowdown everything, we were resilient until december. It was a month where we scheduled the revival of all our local committee activities for 2021 through online meeting , project unit In order to make dynamic things. best regards, IAAS-TOGO national office
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What’s up from IAAS Colombia January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Colombia
Hello! Greetings from IAAS Colombia. Our academic calendar this year starts late, only until March we will start classes but nevertheless our committee is active from the beginning of the year in order to get ahead of the upcoming activities. We start by making a distribution of our members in each of the committees, in order to take advantage of each of their abilities and perform in the best way in specific activities. On the other hand we regret to say that the number of our members has decreased to 30 due to several situations. We have planned a large call for new members, both from our university, and from new universities in order to create local committees. A warm greeting from the Colombian coast, Yessenia Martinez National Director of IAAS Colombia
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What’s up from IAAS Ecuador January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Ecuador
Hello a fraternal greeting from Ecuador
The IAAS Ecuador committee began the year with pending activities that were not carried out in December, due to the vacations that many of the members took to reunite with their families. We work on donation delivery activities, trainings and we deliver a gift to our members. There are still restrictions due to the pandemic, so we continue to adhere to the biosecurity measures of our country. A hug Viviana Salgado, National Director of IAAS Ecuador
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Delivery of Donations 3rd January 2021, Oton, Ecuador This activity was very beautiful to be able to help children with different school supplies and gifts for Christmas. During the month of December, a campaign was carried out with the objective of collecting donations of school supplies and toys with the members of IAAS Ecuador to donate to low-income children, and bags of sweets were assembled as a tradition of Christmas gift. Everything was delivered in the Oton community where we were able to make many children happy.
December is a date that unites many families and expresses the affection and appreciation that one feels, that is why we organized a small gift of a mask with the IAAS Ecuador logo and a bag of candies for the members who contributed to growth of the committee in 2020 and it was so satisfying to know their enthusiasm and love. We attach some photos of members who received the gift.
Webinar Loses The Scenic Fear 16th January 2021, Online (Zoom)
Delivery of Gifts to Members of IAAS Ecuador 6th – 7th January 2021, Quito, Ecuador Continuing with some planned soft skills training, it was decided to continue with a very important topic such as development in public, such as the modulation of the voice and losing the fear of expressing oneself in front of a spectator. Thus, IAAS members were able to actively participate and learn about how to improve and implement different development techniques in their profession area.
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What’s up from IAAS Guatemala January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Guatemala
Greetings from me, from the country of Eternal Spring I Hope to meet all the expectations that this position demands and do my best so that IAAS is recognized in my country and in the whole world. A warm Greetings from Guatemala Walter Folgar National Director
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IAAS January 2021 Newsletter • NExCO: Juan Pablo Lemus • Membership Coordinator: Nicte Izabhel Segura Mendez • Control Coordinator: Maria Jose Pacheco Bocanegra • Communication Coordinator: Mari Jose Sandoval
Introduction from IAAS National Committee January 2021, Online (Zoom) Hello Everyone, Receive a coordial greetings from Guatemala. Our Academic Cycle begins at the beginning of January. It is when we resume activities, in the local comittees and the national committee. Carry out a roll call to find out if we have the support of the old members and make the corresponding elections in each committee and make the election of the board of directors of the country’s national board. Due to pandemic, all of our activities were carried out virtually. May be it was not the way we wanted to sart the year but it is what you have to work. Our first event of the year was the national meeting, with a series of conferences on agroforestry issues activity finished. Nominations were made for the new board of directors of the country and also the election. Giving as a result the following: • National Director: Walter Adolfo Folgar Palma • Project Coordinator: Alicia Elena Eufragio Blanco • Foreign Relations Coordinator: Douglas Omar Elvira Estrada 19
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What’s up from IAAS Mexico January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Mexico
Dear IAASer, It is with great privilege and honor that I address to you for the very first time as a member of the new National Board of IAAS Mexico. January of 2021 has brought many changes and hope for the future all over the World. The winter break is a very important time for us as a country, it is a time where we spend cherished moments with our family and friends remembering the good things from the year that has left and daydreaming about the one that has just begun. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we are very happy to announce that the biggest and most important event for the region of IAAS America took place during the last week of January and the first week of January: the DMA 2021. An event dedicated to Agrotechnology and Sustainability within the America’s, where many of our members participated actively throughout the entire event as attendees and some of them as part of the organizing committee for this virtual edition of the DMA. We are very thankful for all the support and effort of every single member that selflessly has created magical events to maintain IAAS strong and growing regardless of all the hardships and challenges. We look forward to counting with your presence in our events and do not forget to Go Further, Go IAAS!!! Yours truly, Pablo de Caso Udave National Director of IAAS Mexico 21
IAAS January 2021 Newsletter Directors Meeting of America 28th January – 7th January 2021, Online (Zoom)
National Elections 23rd January 2021, Online (Zoom) The national board of 2019-2020 called out for elections at the beginning of January and based on 1stround of applications, the 23rd of January was conveyed as a suitable date to carry on with the elections. There was a total of 7 applicants for the following positions: National Director, Exchange Coordinator, External Relations Coordinator, Projects Coordinator and Control Board. With presentations of 10-15 minutes per applicant, 30 minutes for Qs & As of and a final space of 15 minutes for voting gave the following members the opportunity to represent IAAS Mexico: • National Director: Pablo de Caso Udave • Exchange Coordinator: Valentina Alejandra Berríos Ávila • External Relations Coordinator: Jael Graciela Rosales Gaona • Projects Coordinator: Mairim Elizabeth Arellano Figueroa • Control Board: Saraí Vega Cuevas
During the DMA 2019 in Costa Rica, Mexico was selected to be the host for the 2021 edition. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic broke out and it was impossible to celebrate this event in the traditional way that it has been done for many years. So, together with the approval of the Regional Board and the other National Boards, an online and collaborative DMA was possible. Bringing lectures and workshops from a wide range of disciplines, but all of them aligned to the International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences main vision and goal of the event. This moto was “Agrotechnology and Sustainability within the agri food sector of America”. IAAS Mexico participated actively both as organizing committee and attendees, having a total of 48 members involved throughout the entire event. In this event, a Regional Board is chosen as well, and we gladly inform that 2 of our members form part of the current RB for the period 2021, those are: • Regional Exchange Coordinator: Sarai Vega Cuevas • Regional Finance Coordinator: Joel Alberto Limones Rivera
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What’s up from IAAS Bangladesh January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Bangladesh
Greetings from IAAS Bangladesh. Hello FamilIAAS!In last December, IAAS Bangladesh arranged the first ever National Agri-Scientific Conference-2020 regarding Covid-19 pandemic. We are trying our best to find out the probable solution of Agri-Scientific problems in this pandemic and we will continue to do in a scientific way. Saleha Khatun Ripta National Director, IAAS Bangladesh.
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What’s up from IAAS India January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS India
Hello and Namaste! Greetings from IAAS INDIA, On the 1st of January IAAS INDIA new national committee took its charge. We had two national board meeting regarding the discussion of programs to be done in the upcoming month. No official program was done in the month of January. With regards Ayan Chakraborty Vp of Communication and Membership IAAS INDIA
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What’s up from IAAS Indonesia January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Indonesia
Greetings from IAAS Indonesia, Hello IAASer, It’s an honor from me can get a chance to share a monthly report from IAAS Indonesia. January is a month which initiated this new year. To welcome this new year, IAAS Indonesia start with a several event not only in National but also in every local committee. There are a several new innovative event that open for public. And also, for open this new year, IAAS Indonesia also have done to choose new selected National Committee and Control Council National Committee 2021/2022. I hope with the spirit that we bring in this early year can always stay until the end of this year. Best regards, Gracella Amaris National Director of IAAS Indonesia
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International Essay Competition “AGRIVERSE” January – 27th March 2021, online (Surakarta, Indonesia)
IAAS LC UNS proudly present International Essay Competition with the theme “Optimization of Human Development to Increase Food Resilience in New Normal Life with Sustainable Agriculture” and follow by sub themes are Smart Farming, Land Use, Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Diversification, and Agricultural Product Supply Chain. This is a sequential event consisting of Essay Registration, Announcement, Technical Meeting, Presentation, Webinar and Winner Announcement.
National Essay Competition “LKTIN”
IAAS LC UGM is partnering with Imatetani Indonesia bringing a National Essay Competition about Industrial Revolution in Agriculture. The main theme for this event is “Inovasi Generasi Millenial Dalam Dunia Keteknikan Pertanian di Era Revolusi Industri Pertanian 4.0” with sub themes are Technology of Agriculture, Urban Farming, Environment, IoT, and Economy.
Local Committee Conference by IAAS LC UMY 5th -15th January 2021, online (Yogyakarta, Indonesia) IAAS LC UMY held the first Local Committee Conference by online at Zoom Cloud Meetings. It is a moment to renew and meet the new leaders of IAAS LC UMY.
4th January – 3rd March 2021, online (Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
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Now, they had the new Executive Committee, Coordinator Department, and Control Council Local Committee of IAAS LC UMY 2021/2022.
PAPERIAAS 17th January 2021, online (Semarang, Indonesia)
PAPERIAAS is a first meeting for all of new members of IAAS LC UNDIP. The goals for this event are to increase sense of belongings between members and as a platform to know more about IAAS.
“AGTALK” A Deep Dive Discussion Working in NGO 30th January 2021, online (Lombok, Indonesia)
AGTALK is a webinar to discussion about an interest topic. So far it has reached 6 episodes with the theme A Deep Dive Discussion Working in NGO with Ms. Prima Interpares as a speaker who work in Rikolto which is one of International NGO as M&E Professional. This event held by online at Zoom Cloud Meeting and open for public.
National Congress XXVI 30th January – 6th January 2021, online (Indonesia) National Congress is the highest authority in policy making in IAAS Indonesia. This year, IAAS Indonesia held National Congress XXVI, hosted by IAAS LC UGM. IAAS Indonesia held National Congress XXVI virtually for eight days with the big theme “Empowering Ecopreneurship in Sustaining Local Resources for Global Competition Era”. Departing from this theme, IAAS Indonesia hopes that his event can foster an entrepreneurial spirit based on the environment for the sustainability of local resources to face the era of global competition. IAAS LC UGM who had the opportunity to host this event, was able to make this event very interesting and memorable. We had done many activities such as Workshop by Vooya dan Evo & Co, Building on Success II, until Farewell Party, and had a fun time virtual excursion in Yogyakarta.
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We had done to chosen National Committee and Control Council National Committee IAAS Indonesia 2021/2022. Therefore, there are new selected National Committee as follows: • Gracella Amaris as National Director • Jessica Olivia Anastasya as Vice Director of Finance • Inti Putri Madinah as Vice Director of Partnership • Lutfhi Fachruddin as Vice Director of Communication • Safira Nurul Izzah as Vice Director of Project Development • Ratih Dewi Pekerti as Vice Director of Exchange • Aulia Fathiarahmah as Vice Director of Science and Technology And also, there are new selected Control Council National Committee as follows: • Ahmad Fauzan • Almira Yumna A • Leonanda Ghias Revianashar For more information, please go to iaas.or.id/press-release-national-congress-xxvi or you can watch our closing ceremony at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOYmu7rxc Vc
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What’s up from IAAS Austria January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Austria
Hello and a warm greetings from Austria to all our fellow IAAS members! Since the pandemic is ongoing, we still couldn´t meet in person. We will have an online meeting soon again and try to plan all the great activities ahead, when finally, it is possible again! We hope this finds you well and wish all the other IAAS´lers all the best! Best regards and stay healthy and safe, IAAS Austria
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What’s up from IAAS Netherlands January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Netherlands
Greetings from IAAS Netherlands! We had a good start to the new year by having three online meetings with our committee where we welcomed our new members! As a committee, we now also host online social meetups once a month on Sunday evenings to bring our members closely together. We try to make the best of these difficult times to stay connected. This month was also very exciting for us as being involved in the organization of the Youth Pre-event to the CAS 2021. We made great experiences during this huge and successful event and wish to build on this success in the future by strengthening collaboration with our university and other international organizations that we are in touch with. We have formulated a call to action which we have shared with our network. Thomas has started a Think Tank on Climate Smart Agriculture as an event follow-up which has started its work now, and you might get the chance to become a member soon, too. We wish to congratulate Thomas for being the new treasurer of IAAS Netherlands. As we are starting up with our activities again, stay tuned for our January newsletter and follow us on Facebook! Cheers! Angela Sievernich National Director of IAAS Netherlands
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What’s up from IAAS Portugal January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Portugal
Dear IAAS Members, IAAS Portugal in the last months worked a lot, but a little bit different as we did in the past, because of the pandemic. We launch a few new projects. “Agro-minuto”, “TrivIAAS” and out magazine “Terra a Terra”.In Portugal those projects were well received and we will continue to work! Best regards, Diogo Rita National Director of IAAS Portugal
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What’s up from IAAS Morocco January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Morocco
Salam FamiIIAAS, What a great This month, IAAS Morocco organized a motivational weekend and a formation about Personal development; LC ENA organized a talk session “ALUMNI x STUDENT” and LC CHA organized a scientific event about “Climate Smart Agriculture” LC IAV are preparing for their scientific event happening on January, we wish them the best of luck. And finally, I, Hadil Rbib, am super motivated to start an inspiring IAAS journey as the new national director of IAAS Morocco. With that being said, we know that IAASers from all over the world are in exams session right now and we wish them the best of luck. Stay safe Best regards, Hadil RBIB National Director of IAAS Morocco
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Motivational Weekend 3rd January 2021, online (Google Meet)
IAAS Morocco organized the first virtual motivational week end this year. All 3 local committees members were present, and had fun playing games together and got to know each other more.
IAAS Morocco organised a training about personal development in favor of all committees by Assya Benayada, profesional and personal coach, practitioner PNL, founder and president of ALWIAM associatiion and speaker.
ALUMNI x STUDENT Talk Session 24th January 2021, online (Google Meet)
Training about Personal Development 9th January 2021, online (Zoom)
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IAAS January 2021 Newsletter LC ENA has organized the ALUMNI x STUDENT talk session, ENA alumni were invited to share the story of their studies abroad in Spain, New Zealand, France, and Canada. Students from different grades were invited and the meeting was very interactive
Climate Smart Agriculture Scientific Event 29th – 30th January 2021, online (Zoom and Facebook Live)
LC CHA has organized the Climate Smart Agriculture Scientific Event with several activities: conferences, workshops, DIYs and a competition with more than a hundred participant including students and professionals who shared and exchanged their ideas and experiences and discussed the future of climate smart agriculture
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What’s up from IAAS Turkey January 2021
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Greetings from
IAAS Turkey
Dear IAAS Members, IAAS Portugal in the last months worked a lot, but a little bit different as we did in the past, because of the pandemic. We launch a few new projects. “Agro-minuto”, “TrivIAAS” and out magazine “Terra a Terra”.In Portugal those projects were well received and we will continue to work! Best regards, Diogo Rita National Director of IAAS Portugal
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IAAS Opportunities
IAAS Exchange Program
IAAS Study Abroad
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5 EXCHANGE PROGRAM that you will LOVE
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IAAS January 2021 Newsletter Grupo Inders SC is a company that consolidated in 2014 with 4 areas: agricultural, livestock, environmental, architectural and civil. The company’s objective is to contribute to the realization of productive, social, public and private projects that contribute to the development of the agricultural, livestock and forestry sector under a sustainable development approach.
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Tamandua Ecological Reserve and Yanacocha Rescue Center, Ecuador
Tamandua ecological reserve and Yanacocha rescue center that is located in Ecuador seek to preserve the natural wonders that the Amazon shares with people who have been in contact with it. You will work with animals (feeding, cleaning, rehabilitation, maintenance or depending on the participant career and availability).
Griin.id is a startup incubated under Lentera i-Farm that have comodity of peppermint, rosela, merrygold, rosemarry, and many other that focusing on technology based agriculture. With an initial focus on urban modern farming, Griin.id was initiated by a group of motivated talents from different educational backgrounds, with a passion to make a change. The interns will do research and development such as making oleoresin and hydrosol. The pastindustrial sector is manufacturing blended tea from edible flowers and natural extraction. The field of agrotechnology covers aquaponics and BSF (Black Soldier Flies).
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Konjenisko drustvo Ranc Seleren is a farm that available to all horseman who want to broaden their horizons, upgrade their riding skills and work with horses on our ranch and in the field around Slovenia. he coaching with horses is intended intended for all those who would like to get to know themselves and learn to function in all areas of their lives. At the Seleren Ranch, we offer plenty of socializing program, getting to know each other and working with horses. Working with horses can be interesting for both private and business users, especially salespeople and manager. With our help, you can improve the level of your leadership and communication skills.
HUMA Chocolate, Ecuador
Kojenisko drustvo Seleren, Slovenia
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Huma is a small company that makes handmade chocolate located in Conocoto - Vista Hermosa. They process the cocoa almonds that comes from several places in Ecuador and always control the production in order to make high quality chocolate characterized by its fine aroma while also supporting the conservation of endangered flora and fauna
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Scholarship EPFLglobaLeaders Fellowship Programme EPFLglobaLeaders is a new doctoral fellowship programme funding early stage researchers to become leaders in the transition towards sustainable societies. Forty-eight doctoral fellows will benefit from a multifaceted training programme, including a secondment in the non-academic sector. Deadkine: 15th April 2021
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at UK Universities Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study on selected courses, jointly supported by UK universities. The scholarships do not cover undergraduate courses, PhD study, or any pre-sessional English language teaching. Deadline: 9th April 2021
JFUNU Scholarships for PhD in Sustainability Science The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and who are granted admissions to the PhD Programme in Sustainability Science at United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS). Deadline 9th April 2021
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Achmad Ilmi Arya
Being a member of IAAS was the right choice for my life. IAAS is not only a family and place to develop myself but also a place to contribute to society in Agriculture and Related Sciences. IAAS has very useful programs in my Local Committee such as Tractor Learning, Language Training, Exchanges, VCP, and many more. With dozens of countries as members of IAAS and tens of thousands of active members, making this organization the right place to share information and open broad insights.
Daniel Eka F. I learned a lot about how to do an orchid business, but the most important thing I found during the National Exchange Program was family. Thank you IAAS Indonesia for making an event as cool as this, which can strengthen the brotherhood and kinship of fellow agricultural students.
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Kamiar Torabi
A lot of people (including me) often ask me why I invest so much time and effort in IAAS. They are right that being a member of the Executive Board demands sacrifices Nevertheless whenever I look back at my time in IAAS, I understand that no single action or moment of commitment was wasted. My IAAS experience has made me the man I am today. Transforming me from being locked in a closed vision to having an amazing view over the world from the top of mountain. That is why every step forward and initiative made for IAAS, is definitely worth it.
Sagar Paudel
The self-exploratory journey of IAAS has gratified me with leadership, technical and soft skills that serve us for a long time. The idealistic approach of IAAS will fuel our motivation to continue to do a great job. IAAS culture and system inspires me to create a wonderful place with endeless opportunities for learning and working.
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Lucie Benoist
During our exchange week, we organized a number of visits to local producers, we’ve learned a lot of exciting details about their work and had a lot of fun at tasting. I loved meeting people from foreign countries and talking to them about our differences in culture, games and food. It was fun and rewarding. The idealistic approach of IAAS will fuel our motivation to continue to do a great job. IAAS culture and system inspires me to create a wonderful place with endless opportunities for learning and working.
Dibya Bhatta
Although this year has included some really sad events, I’m beyond grateful to still be here.
After the truly unpredictable series of events this year, I’ve been convinced that worrying or anticipating the future is not worth it.
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Mushike Saisri IAAS was the forum for me to learn more about myself and to explore it. My strengths and weaknesses have been analyzed. I’ve focused on my weakness and tried to be a better person. I have gained a huge knowledge of different fields of science from the ITC sessions and other training. Thank you IAAS for making me believe myself.
Syuga Eugenia Invicta There are 3 things to break the borders of the world: Passport, Visa, and, IAAS. IAAS is bringing the world to me, opening my eyes to the importance of agriculture as the backbone of life, and making me learn the realities of different people from different parts of the globe to build relation. In IAAS, I’ve dared to be open to manage things, to communicate ideas, be competitive, and to remain me until my highest goals have been achieved. A lot of things change over those years. Years after years, people after people, challenges, and challenges, IAAS made me realize that the only thing in the world is change. IAAS has prepared me to be ready and even to be accustomed to facing a dynamic world. Become a brave quick-resolver.
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Vivian Paola B. O.
Being part of IAAS is an exciting and rewarding experience that has helped me grow personally and professionally because I have been a ble to meet a lot of people from different countries and share not only /common knowledge and interests but also make great friends. Being part of the Global Quality Board IAAS World is a challenge that I have taken on to get out of my comfort zone and be able to show myself that I am capable of great things I can only say thanks to all the wonderful IAAS team for the learning and experience they give me everyday
Safira Izzah
Nurul
Learning about coffee plantation was the best thing I’ve done in my hosting place, Kopi Selir Semarang. We cultivated and harvested several commodities of coffee such as arabica, robusta, and liberica Learn from the expert make me more curious about agriculture, especially in a coffee plantation. Not only in the agriculture field, but we also build connections with other firneds from other backgrounds
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Rifa Naziihah
I joined IAAS Indonesia Exchange Program National in July 2019. At that time, I was in PPU (Pramana Pangan Utama) located in Bogor (hosted by IAAS LC IPB). Since my background is in Animal Science, I’m so happy to have that experience! Because PPU is a modern abattoir, and to be true, I’ve a lot of experience for 2 weeks. And it is not only to have experience based on my background. I also got new FamilIAAS during my internship, and guess what? Until today, we’re still in contact. Thank you Expronas!
Sabrina Haliza
Nur
There are 3 things to break the borders of the world: Passport, Visa, and, IAAS. IAAS is bringing the world to me, opening my eyes to the importance of agriculture as the backbone of life, and making me learn the realities of different people from different parts of the globe to build relation. In IAAS, I’ve dared to be open to manage things, to communicate ideas, be competitive, and to remain me until my highest goals have been achieved. A lot of things change over those years. Years after years, people after people, challenges, and challenges, IAAS made me realize that the only thing in the world is change. IAAS has prepared me to be ready and even to be accustomed to facing a dynamic world. Become a brave quick-resolver.
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